About Us

At Paradise Elementary School we believe all students have a right to learn in a safe, nurturing learning environment. To fulfill our mission, we have established high standards in both academic and behavioral areas and provide opportunities for all students to successfully meet these standards. Our school plan focuses on students achieving proficiency on the state content standards. Teachers teach while continuously reviewing student assessment results to ensure the success of all. This continuous evaluation of student achievement guides our instruction.

Our school environment promotes respect, responsibility and safety (RRS) among all individuals and focuses on the asset development of students. BEST/RRS team members promote activities that reinforce these behavioral expectations and encourage students to take leadership roles in the school. Students are recognized and rewarded frequently for appropriate behavior and gracious manners along with their academic achievement.

PES offers a "blended services" academic support program called "Team Success," which incorporates our Title I and Special Education resources. Team Success personnel collaborate, teach and participate in general education classrooms supporting all students' academic, physical, behavioral, social or emotional needs.

PES provides a supportive, caring environment for all students, with staff and parents unified in promoting our high standards. We are fortunate to have wonderful parent and community involvement and support. Parents are active on our School Site Council, along with our Panther Club Parent Organization. Parents plan and organize school-wide activities, rewards and fundraisers. Parents and community members are welcome and active in classrooms and at the school site.

We invite and encourage you to become involved in your child's education at PES. It is only through the cooperative efforts of the school and the home that each child will receive the benefit of an excellent learning experience. Families are essential in this partnership, and we look forward to working with you in the development of your child. It is our privilege to be part of your child's educational journey.

Paradise Elementary School's mission is to provide educational opportunities for all students, enabling them to reach their intellectual, social, physical and emotional potential in an ever-changing and challenging world.

Our Beliefs

Children come first.

Each person is unique, important and has equal inherent worth.

Education requires the shared, active commitment of students, family, school and community.

Caring is a basic human need.

Excellence in education is the maximum development of each individual's potential.

Democracy requires and educated citizenry.

Effective education prepares people to manage change.

Learning is a life-long process.

Respect, honesty and trust are essential to the well-being of society.

Positive self-esteem is essential to the development of the total person.

Adults and youth as one, striving together in trust to build a safe,
sound and forgiving community. Within this community there are no
superior attitudes or stereotypes, but rather a visible respect for one
another in behavior and speech. A place where all are encouraged to
learn citizen ship and positive family involvement in the spirit of
peace, passion and purpose.

Our school safety plan has been developed so that, in the event of a disaster, all conceivable actions that can be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff will be implemented.Our school has a comprehensive, up-to-date safety plan in place to address a variety of emergency conditions. The plans are reinforced through drills with students and at regular meetings of staff.

Paradise Unified School District and the Town of Paradise have been working cooperatively to train all school administrators in NIMS (National Incident Management System). In conjunction with the Paradise Police Department, Paradise Fire Department, and Town Officials, Paradise Elementary is continually updating and improving communication and safety practices.

Our school disaster plan includes emergency procedures in case of:

Traumatic Incidents

Imminent Danger-Code Red

Evacuation/Relocation

Civil Defense/Disorder

Bomb Threat/Bomb Emergency

Earthquake

Chemical Spill

Crime in Progress

Fire/Explosion

Bus Accident

Our plan stresses prevention; our goal is to be prepared. Your children are surrounded daily by professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping students. In the event of an emergency, you can count on these caring individuals to keep your children secure.

If you have questions about your child's safety and school support responses, please contact the school principal. Your understanding, support, and cooperation are vital as we take these precautionary actions on behalf of our students.